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Claridge's reviewed by Fodors
We are told that Claridge's, which was founded in 1812 boasts "one of the world's classiest guest lists". Here you can "Enjoy a cup of tea in the lounge, or retreat to the stylish bar for cocktails". Alternatively you may wish to dine in "Gordon Ramsay's inimitable restaurant". The bedrooms and bathrooms are both described as "spacious" and the [more...]

Art Deco grande dame
Claridge's "first opened its doors in 1854", and is today, as "splendid" as it was then. "A true grande dame" Lonely Planet says of this "majestic" hotel. The 203 rooms and "communal areas" are decorated with "Art Deco features" which "date back to the late 1920s". The guide tells us an "army of skilled craftsmen" "ensure that the original [more...]

Claridges
Claridge's, a "once-fading 1812 beauty", has been transformed into the place to live "in the total lap of luxury". The author notes that even after "extensive" renovations the best of the 1930s "Art Deco style" remains. Celebrities frequent the "hip" bar and the "most controversial" and in the author's opinion "the best" chef manages the kitchen. [more...]

Claridges
William Claridge created a suite of private apartments from six houses in 1853. Since then, this "grand and dignified" establishment has played host to "heads of state, dignitaries and the illustrious" with a "discreet" welcome. The author notes that the "old-fashioned comfort and luxury" still prevails after a major refurbishment. There are [more...]

Hotels do not get much grander than this...
The author states that hotels "don´t get much grander than Claridges" and that his guestroom "was so lovely" that he didn't want it "sullied" by his children. He states that the "Art Deco room was large", "soundproofed" and boasted pastel decor and a "magical" bathroom. The staff are "helpful, but discreet" and the ambiance fit for a "duke". The [more...]